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Wed Jul 8, 2020, 04:51 AM Jul 2020

Jersey Shore MVC locations reopen: large crowds converge, notwithstanding pandemic

Michelle Corey of Middletown got to the motor vehicle offices in Eatontown at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, but even that wasn't early enough.

The parking lot was already full. The line of people hoping to get their licenses renewed and conduct other Motor Vehicle Commission business already was hourslong, wrapping around the agency.

"I had to park across at Home Depot," said Corey, who came to the agency so her son could get his new driver's license. "We got on line at first and then... it took to about 10 o'clock to get to the lady who was handing out the little cards to fill out."

It was a scene — and a sentiment — echoed at newly reopened motor vehicle agencies across the state, as frustrated motorists waited in long lines, with some camping out on beach chairs. Some were turned away by police after the sites reached capacity.

Read more: https://www.app.com/story/news/2020/07/07/jersey-shore-mvc-locations-reopening-create-massive-lines-wrapped-around-buildings-many-turned-away/5390202002/
(Asbury Park Press)

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